Famous skyscraperssuperor, very high buildings … when it comes to skyscraper celebritiesthe New York heads the list. The 'Big Appa' is known for its numerous and impressive architectural first Sky-High: A Critique of Nyc's Supetall Towers from Top To BottomArchitectural Princeton Press, perhaps some hopeful architectural hits. Although Chicago invented the skyscraper, New York made him famous, and then led him to his extreme with the arrival of the 'Sortalla'. These thin towers as pencils are new points of interest in the built landscape. But they are also very visible signs of exorbitant wealth, real estate and Architectural innovation.
«Except for the construction of museums, which entails a prestigious aura, few renowned architects are dedicated to something else,» writes Nash in Sky-High «. In New York, among them are Adrian Smith and Gordon Gill, James von Klemperer, by Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates, and Shop Architects, many of whom have created Torres for the famous Billionaire's Row, on 57th Street. The SuperTorres and their historical neighbors have become the center of the city. Superorres and their historical neighbors have helped shape the iconic urban silhouette that we associate with the city today. The causes of its boom are explained below and how New York is the headquarters of the Famous skyscrapers.